If X=Y

LOGIC!

Does it Even Exist Anymore?

 

A few months ago I applied for a position as part-time instructor in Biological Sciences

at the local community college

Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD)

Given that I have a PhD in Biochemistry

my thesis dealt with mechanisms of resistance to anti-cancer drugs

I've taught biochemistry sections at Harvard

I've designed and taught biochemistry labs at Harvard

I am a math and science tutor

and

I have been a Patent Agent writing and prosecuting biotechnical, and biomedical patents for the past 14 years

One would think I'm qualified to teach biology at a community college

Ha!

That would imply the VCCCD was logical

They posting for this position indicated that they wanted a person 

with at least a Master's Degree in Biological Science, or a derivative thereof

 

After many rounds of email, 

The HR Department determined that biochemistry is not a biological science or derivative thereof

AND

it's not quite clear they understand a PhD is a more advanced than a Master's Degree

Go figure.

If X=Y

not at the community college level!

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